End users, like the U.S. Coast Guard, in coastal areas susceptible to hurricanes order extreme environment products for doorway access.

Branches of the U.S. military often select Special-Lite blow resistant products for entrances.

For restrooms expected to endure heavy use and frequent abuse, such as K-12 schools, universities, dormitories, stadiums, parks, rest areas and retail facilities, custom fabricated partitions are an ideal choice; they are more dent, scratch-, stain- and tamper-resistant than competitive products. Graffiti drawn with permanent marker or spray paint can be removed easily, even using green cleaners. Special-Lite partitions are also durable in corrosive environments, like those found in and around locker rooms, pools, showers, spas and coastal areas.

In high cycle, high abuse environments, Special-Lite products provide long-life solutions. The company’s SL-17 FRP Door is its most conventional Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) Aluminum Door. Initially introduced into the market as the “School Door,” this door stands up to challenging environments, even capable of taking a direct hit from a baseball hit at high velocity. Special-Lite is the largest volume producer of FRP doors in the U.S. today.

The company’s commitment to social responsibility and community is affirmed by its loyalty to Decatur, Michigan, where it retains an 180,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, also serving as its headquarters.

Our hope is that the readers of 269 MAGAZINE will become active participants in the world around them and join our mission to make Southwest Michigan the place to make a home, go to work, and bring dreams to reality.